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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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