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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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