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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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