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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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