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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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