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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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