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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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