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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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