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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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