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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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