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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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