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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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