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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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