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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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