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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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