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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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