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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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