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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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