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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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