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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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