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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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