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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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