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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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