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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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