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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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