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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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