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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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