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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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