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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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