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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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