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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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