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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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