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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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