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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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