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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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