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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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