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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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