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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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