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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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