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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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