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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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