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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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