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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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