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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers 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 MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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