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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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