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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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