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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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