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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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