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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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