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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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