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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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