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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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