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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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