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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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