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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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