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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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