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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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