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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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