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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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