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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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