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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently 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 issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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