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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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