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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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