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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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