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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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