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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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