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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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