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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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