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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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