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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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