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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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