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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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