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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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