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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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