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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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