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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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