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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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