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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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