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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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