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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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