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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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