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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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