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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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