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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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