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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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