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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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