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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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