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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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