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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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