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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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