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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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