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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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