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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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