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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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