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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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