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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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