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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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