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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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