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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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