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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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