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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources