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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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