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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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