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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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