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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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