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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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