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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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