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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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