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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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