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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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