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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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