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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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