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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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