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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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