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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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