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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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