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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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