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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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