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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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