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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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