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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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