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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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