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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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