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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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