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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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