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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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