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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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