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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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