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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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