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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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