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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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