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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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