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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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