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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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