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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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