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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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