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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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