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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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