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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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