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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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