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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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