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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major 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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