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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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