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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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