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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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