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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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