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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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