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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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