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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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