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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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