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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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