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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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