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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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