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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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