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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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