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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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