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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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