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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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