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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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