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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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