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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important 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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