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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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