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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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