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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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