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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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