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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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