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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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