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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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