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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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