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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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