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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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