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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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