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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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