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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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