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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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