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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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