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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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