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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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