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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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