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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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