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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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