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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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