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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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