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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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