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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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