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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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