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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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