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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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