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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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