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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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