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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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