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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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