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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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