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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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