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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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