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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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