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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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