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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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