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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses 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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