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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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