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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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