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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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