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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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