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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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