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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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