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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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