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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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