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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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