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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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