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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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