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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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