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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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