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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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