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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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