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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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