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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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