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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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