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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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