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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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