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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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