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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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