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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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