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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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