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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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