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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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