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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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