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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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