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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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