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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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