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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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