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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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