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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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