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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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