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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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