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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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