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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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