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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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