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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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