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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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