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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models 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 participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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