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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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