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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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