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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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