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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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