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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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