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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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