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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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