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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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