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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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