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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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