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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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