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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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