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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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