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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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