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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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