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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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