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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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