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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the 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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