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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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