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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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