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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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