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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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