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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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