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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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