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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling 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 articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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