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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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