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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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