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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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