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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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