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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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