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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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