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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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