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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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