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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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