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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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