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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. 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. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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