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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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