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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies 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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