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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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