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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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