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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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