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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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