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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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