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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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