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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low 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 technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the 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 investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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