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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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