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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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