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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education experiments. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources