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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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