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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly 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 numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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