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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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