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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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