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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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