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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers 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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