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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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