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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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