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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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