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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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