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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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