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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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