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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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