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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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