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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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