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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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