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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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