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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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