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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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