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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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