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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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