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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are empowering students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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