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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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