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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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