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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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