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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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