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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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