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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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