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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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