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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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