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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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