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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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