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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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