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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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