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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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