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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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