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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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