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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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