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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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