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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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