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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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