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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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