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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important 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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