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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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