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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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