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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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