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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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