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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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