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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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