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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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