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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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