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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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