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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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