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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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