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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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