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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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