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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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