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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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