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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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