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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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