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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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