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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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