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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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