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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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