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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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