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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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