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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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