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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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