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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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