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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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