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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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