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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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