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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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