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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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