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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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