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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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