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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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