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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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