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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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