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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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