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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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