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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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