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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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