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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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