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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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