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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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