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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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