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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key 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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