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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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