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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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