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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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