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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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