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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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