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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates 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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