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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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