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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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