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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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