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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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