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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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