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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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