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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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