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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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