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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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