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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online 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 teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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