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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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