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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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