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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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