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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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