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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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