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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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