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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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