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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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