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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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