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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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