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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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