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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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