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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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