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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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