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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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