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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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