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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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