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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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