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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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