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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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