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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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