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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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