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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

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