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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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