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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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