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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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