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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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