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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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