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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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