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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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