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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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