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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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