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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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