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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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