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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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