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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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