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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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