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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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