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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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