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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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