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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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