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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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