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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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