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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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