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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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