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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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