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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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