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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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