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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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