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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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