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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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