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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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