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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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