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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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