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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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