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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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