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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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