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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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