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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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