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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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