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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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