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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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