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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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