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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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