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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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