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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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