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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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