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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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