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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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