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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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