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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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