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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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