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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education