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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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