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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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