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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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