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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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