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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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