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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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