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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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