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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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