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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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