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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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