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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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