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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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