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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor 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 digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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