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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines 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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