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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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