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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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