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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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