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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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