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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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