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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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