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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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