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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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