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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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