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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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