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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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