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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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