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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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