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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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