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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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