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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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