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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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