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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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