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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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