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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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