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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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