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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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