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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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