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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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