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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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