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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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