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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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