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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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