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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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