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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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