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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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