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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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