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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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